Hope Deferred!
I loved, absolutely loved, cartoons.
I still do love cartoons.
Upon high school graduation, I wanted to be a cartoonist, an animator.
I wanted to create cartoons for a living.
But I didn’t follow through on that dream.
As is the case with most people, life got in the way.
My hope got deferred.
But the love for cartoons, animation, and great stories never left me.
I recently picked back up the hobby of drawing.
It felt so good to create in a way that felt authentic.
Maybe I will not draw for Marvel Comics, DC, or Image.
However, picking back up the hobby of drawing can be a catalyst for me being more authentic.
Maybe, you are like me.
Life may have thrown you some struggles and circumstances that got in the way of your dreams.
It’s easy to:
- Say it’s not meant to be
- Watch others live out their dreams
- Scroll on social media to drown out the pain of missed opportunities and deferred dreams
- Ignore the pull in your heart that you were meant for more by drowning your sorrows watching Tik Tok
- Settle for working a job that pays the bills and lean into the security
Nothing is much worse than the regret of “What If?”
So, NOW is the time for us to pick by up those hopes and dreams.
Time To Dream Again
Watch the video below or keep reading, I hope you do both.
Even the Bible encourages us to pursue dreams.
Let’s look at Proverbs 13:12 (NASB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Deferred hope is a weakness to our hearts and souls.
The best time to pick back up those lost hopes and dreams is NOW.
Time is going to pass anyway.
So, why not do something that feels authentic where you can make a difference.
We don’t have to wait for the turn of the new year to start.
NOW is the time to:
- start that side hustle
- build the business up
- find a hobby that brings joy
- Serve others by using your unique skills and talents
- Walk into your God given purpose
Ignoring the tug on our hearts to do and be more won’t make it go away.
Scrolling on social media won’t make our dreams come true.
Binge watching Netflix won’t accomplish those goals.
It is only when we take action on achieving those goals and reaching for those dreams that something special happens.
Conclusion
Hope and dreams deferred makes the heart sick.
Not living up to potential can make use sick, even our bodies.
You may be like me.
Knowing deep down that there is something more for you to do.
NOW is the appointed time to realize those hopes and dreams.
Delaying your goals only makes things worse.
Don’t miss the chance to bet on yourself starting right now.
Hold on to your hope and push forward into your greatness.
Nerding Out Loud! 